Special Education Paraeducator: Mild/Moderate Support

Washington Terrace Elementary; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Terrace Elementary in Ogden, Utah is seeking a part-time Mild/Moderate Special Education Paraprofessional for 28.75 hours per week, 5.75 hours daily. The position is 180 days with a lane 4(B) salary schedule, funded through district funding sources.

Duties include one-on-one support, data collection, and assisting teachers in instructional activities and student care. The role requires in-person collaboration, supporting students with IEP goals, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs on occasion and assist with daily living tasks as needed.
• Ability to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities and contribute to IEP goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students with mild to moderate disabilities.
• Assist teachers with instruction, behavior management and data collection.
• Communicate with parents and schedule meetings as needed.
• Maintain student files and classroom records for accurate documentation.
• Support safe behavior and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Execute classroom clerical tasks and adapt activities under teacher direction.

Job description

Washington Terrace Elementary - PT Mild/Moderate SpEd Paraeducator (29426)

Washington Terrace Elementary - PT Mild/Moderate SpEd Paraeducator (29426)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5881430
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 25, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title:Mild/Moderate Special Education Paraprofessional

Calendar/Contract:180 Days

Salary Schedule:Lane 4(B) of the Educational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule
Hours:5.75hours/day |28.75 hours/week

Eligible for Benefits:No

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Application Note:
This position will remain open until filled after a minimum offive working days (three working days ifEMERGENCY HIREis indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews.Current employees of Weber School District should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access to the internal application.

This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position’s hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Special Education Mild/Moderate Elementary Paraeducator was established for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting students by meeting personal care and special health care needs, in addition to developing students' academic, daily living and behavioral skills.

Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive):

• Provides dedicated one-on-one support tostudents with mild to moderate disabilities, assisting with academic tasks, behavior management, and social-emotional development in alignment with the student's individualized education plan (IEP).
• Communicates with parents for the purpose of scheduling meetings and taking messages for special education teachers.
• Assists in maintaining students' files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual students in classrooms, school and community, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities; displaying tact and courtesy; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; and working with detailed information/data.
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Supports students, including providing instruction, in a variety of settings - special education classroom, general education classroom, one-on-one, etc.
• Provides accommodations for students, such as reading tests aloud, scribe, alternate location for assessments, check-in/check-out support, etc.
• Supports classroom teacher in collecting data.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Implements under the supervision of the teacher, instructional behavioral programs in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Assists with daily living skills (e.g. toileting, changing diapers, feeding, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of demonstrating skills and/or providing needed care on an occasional basis.
• Duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education department for the benefit of special education students.
• Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position:Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.

• Other Functions

  • Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time.
• Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.
• Lift occasionally up to 60 lbs. to a height of 36 inches and frequently up to 25 lbs. to a height of 36 inches.
• Get into and out of full size 8-passenger vans.
• Sanitize and clean equipment (work boxes, exercise equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations.
• Walk with students to bus stops in inclement weather and train students to use public transportation.
• Willing to participate in and utilize MANDT training.
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Washington Terrace Elementary
• Phone: [phone]

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